Plan to expand school choice stirs debate in South Carolina
The plan, dubbed Put Parents in Charge Act, would offer private school tax credits and broaden options for families, though supporters claim it could erode public education while opponents warn it diverts funds. Governor Sanford argues choice reform boosts overall education and accountability remains.
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Weight gain after 18 linked to higher breast cancer risk
The American Cancer Society reports that women who gain 20 to 30 pounds after high school start have a 40 percent higher risk of breast cancer, with risk doubling for gains over 70 pounds. The study of 62,756 women found fat tissue increases estrogen, a driver of cancer growth.
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Suspect in death penalty case cuts wrist before trial
In Columbia, Brandon Basham and co defendant Chadrick Fulks face a death penalty trial for the disappearance and death of Alice Donovan from Conway. Basham cut his wrist the night before a pretrial hearing but attended court. prosecutors say the act was to gain delay or sympathy. Judge Joe Anderson will decide on mental health evaluation and whether trials are joint or separate and if the April 19 start is delayed. The case includes charges in the deaths of Samantha Burns and Donovan, whose bodies have not been found.
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