Inaugural Columbia Education Chief Jim Rex Elected
Jim Rex elected South Carolina education superintendent and plans reform after defeating Karen Floyd by 455 votes. Gala speakers include Pat Conroy and former Gov Richard Riley as Rex leads a bipartisan transition team to overhaul public schools amid rising student poverty.
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Jim Rex
Pat Conroy
South Carolina
Ohio
Rex
Conray
Conroy
U.S. Education
Richard Riley
Winthrop University
Inez Tenenbaum
Karen Floyd
Educa
Tors
Zeke Stokes
DeMint backs Romney in 2008 presidential race endorsement
South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint endorses Mitt Romney for president in a four page letter to state Republicans. Romney names DeMint senior adviser to his exploratory committee and praises him as a conservative leader in the Senate.
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Jim DeMint
Massachusetts
Mitt Romney
South Carolina
Associated Press
John McCain
Arizona
Lindsey Graham
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Mitt
Romney
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Senate
McCain
Clemson University
Dave Woodard
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Ate
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Graham
Volunteers prep Sanford inaugural barbecue in Columbia
Volunteers transform two acres at the state Farmers Market Watermelon Shed into a reception site for Gov. Mark Sanford's second inaugural barbecue. The event at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center features Julie Roberts and the Swinnig Medallions, with tickets at 60 dollars.
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Mark Sanford
GOP
Scott Malyerck
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Jenny Sanford
Gov. Sanford
Julie Roberts
Belser
Roberts
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Nat Lean
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