Florida teen returns home after unauthorized Iraq trip
Farris Hassan, a 16 year old from Fort Lauderdale, returned to Florida after traveling to Iraq alone inspired by a journalism class. His mother said he will stay secluded at home while authorities review the incident and school officials plan a meeting before he resumes classes.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Iraq
Farris Hassan
Farris
U.S
Florida
Shatha Atiya
Redha Hassan
Associated Press
Baghdad
Richard B. Hermann
State Department
Pine Crest School
Middle East
Colorado
Disabled tourists sue Myrtle Beach over beach access
A federal suit challenges Myrtle Beach for ADA compliance. Plaintiffs Linda Vandeusen of Columbia and Edward Law of Orlando seek monetary damages and an injunction, arguing the beach path, portable restrooms, and handicapped parking fail accessibility rules. The city counters with existing accessible accesses and wheelchairs, but critics push for Hilton Head style ramps and lighter gear. The case is ordered into mediation by August 11 with a trial set for November 1.
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Myrtle Beach
Linda Vandeusen
Columbia
Edward Law
Orlando
Fla
Vandeusen
Advocates For
Lexington County
Richland County
Charleston
International House of Pancakes
Lexington Applebee’s
Hilton Head Island
Greenville
Mark Kruen
Kruea
Anthony Brady
Brady
South Carolina schools rely on installment financing for new buildings
Schools in South Carolina increasingly use installment financing to build facilities without voter referendums. Critics warn the method depends on future tax growth and may sidestep required approvals, risking high indebtedness and uneven education spending. Rep. Merrill and Hinson aim to close the loophole and require voter input.
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Charleston
Craig Wood
University of Florida College of Education
Jim Merrill
Daniel Island
Shirley Hinson
Goose Creek
Hinson
South Carolina
Third term row as South Carolina highway board reappointed
Columbia lawmakers push to reappoint John Hardee to a third term on the seven member highway commission overseeing the Transportation Department and its 1.2 billion dollar budget. Critics say state law forbids a third term, while supporters argue the incumbent's performance justifies renewal.
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Columbia
John Hardee
Jake Knotts
Rwest
Hardee
Senate Finance
Hugh Leatherman
Florence
Knotts
Leatherman
Highway Commission
Transportation Department
Attorney General
Scott Richardson
Hilton Head Island
Senate Transportation Committee
Harrison
William “Bud” Turner
Greer
John
Truluck
Lake City
Turner
Greenville News
Richardson
Thornwell Home Faces Budget Deficit Amid Expansion
Clinton Thornwell Home and School for Children, serving 266 students plus staff children, runs a nearly $2 million school budget that grew with new staff and equipment. Endowment fell 50 percent due to market downturn, prompting talks of options including charter conversion and a first fundraiser while preserving religious schooling and campus life.
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Clinton
Thornwell
Nancy Lindeman
Thornwell Kids
Laurens County
Amber Durham
Durham
Presbyterian Churches
South Carolina
Florida
Georgia
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Lebanon
Miami International Airport
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Ment
Spartanburg County
Merrill
James Harrison
Home For
Bill Bengtson
Devera Cartledge
North Augusta
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