Sanford signs bill to grant South Carolina schools budget freedom
Governor Sanford signs a law allowing districts to reallocate funds to maintain staffing amid cuts. It enables larger classes and suspension of some tests and programs while extending the period to issue teacher contracts. State superintendent Rex warns hundreds may still lose jobs.
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Tent Town Protests Sanford Stance In Columbia
About two dozen protesters set up a tent town in downtown Columbia to urge Gov. Mark Sanford to use federal stimulus funds to protect schools and teachers. The camp named Sanfordville sits near the unemployment office and governor’s mansion as Sanford defends using the money to reduce debt. Resident Julia Hamilton of Charleston condemns the position.
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PETA presses Charleston carriage ban amid accidents
Animal rights group PETA calls for ending Charleston's 60 year horse drawn carriage tradition citing six accidents in 15 months. City says industry well regulated and safe with tens of thousands riding yearly. mayor Riley defends tours as historic and regulated.
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