SC Senate treasurer clash over pension fund investing
In Columbia, State Treasurer Eckstrom and Senate President Pro Tem Drummond traded barbs over directing South Carolina employee pension funds. Eckstrom claims delays cost $1.3 billion, or $5 million daily, while House and Senate fight over who controls the investment authority.
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Richard Eckstrom
Senate
John Drummond
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House
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Quote by Richard Eckstrom on 1800s sentiment
A brief quotation records Richard Eckstrom saying that something feels “out of the 1800s.” The remark reflects a critique or perspective tied to historical norms versus current expectations. The source provides no additional context or identifying details.
20 foot strawberry sculpture stolen from plantation
AP reports in Charleston that Ivan Will’s 20 foot inflatable strawberry, used to advertise Planta tion U-Pick Strawberries, was stolen from above the patch. The 15 foot diameter berry, costing $2,000 to make in Pennsylvania, requires an air compressor to inflate.
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Charleston
Ivan Will
Pennsylvania
Page dispute over school accountability wording
State Education Superintendent Barbara Nielsen and House Education Chairman Ronny Townsend clashed Tuesday over a bill to simplify standards for school accountability. Nielsen argues the technical language reflects teachers work since 1991 and must not be dropped, while Townsend pushes clearer wording. The subcommittee will study the bill further before action.
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Columbia
Barbara Nielsen
House
Ronny Townsend
Nielsen
Townsend
Randerson
Kelly McCalla
Greenwood
Tion
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