Lottery bill gains early GOP backing in South Carolina
An education lottery proposal pushed by Gov. Hodges advances in the South Carolina Senate with bipartisan sponsors. The bill creates a state lottery commission and directs proceeds to technical and higher education, with concerns raised about gambler support and impacts on poorer communities.
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South Carolina
Glenn McConnell
Arthur Ravenel
Senate
Hodges
House
Georgia considers flag change to deemphasize Confederate banner
The Georgia legislature debates a state flag proposal that would place the state seal on a blue field with a small banner showing five historic flags raised over the capitol including the Confederate flag. Supporters say it aligns with public sentiment. critics expect outcry from both sides.
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Georgia
NAACP
South Carolina
State House
Peach State
Brand urges academics first reform for big time college sports
Myles Brand calls for a shift from entertainment like pro athletics toward academics first in intercollegiate sports. He proposes presidential control, developmental leagues, limited advertising, fewer TV timeouts and logos, and NBA reform for high school graduates while balancing athletics with academics.
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Washington
Myles Brand
Bobby Knight
Indiana University
Brooklyn
Brand
Knight
National Press Club
National Legiate Athletic Association
University of Oregon
Indiana
NBA
ACC
SEC
Robert Hutchens
University of Chicago
C Span
Rand
Budget tensions prompt nurse warns against harming public health
Judi Inabinet argues that budget cuts across state services must balance education needs with strong public health. She cites SC’s progress in infant mortality, immunizations, in home services, and nurse shortages, urging careful planning over drastic cuts that pit teachers against other priorities.
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South Carolina
Judi Inabinet
Aiken Standard Seeks Brief Letters to Editor for Verification
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit brief Letters to the Editor with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email and fax details provided.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Swallaceaduesouth
Shunterwdiesouth.net
Chuck Taylor All Stars to Close North American Plants
A reminiscence and local perspective on the decline of Converse All Stars as the company plans plant closures and shifts production to Asia amid bankruptcy. The piece links the shoes to youth culture, recalls personal sports history, and notes nostalgia for Chucks alongside the rise of Nike gear.
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A&p
Montgomery Ward's
Converse
North American
Asia
Chuck Taylor
Hunter
Bobby Knight
Smith
Jones
Mitch
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