South Carolina House proposes caps and savings fund
In Columbia two bills aim to curb spending growth and boost reserves. One measure would cap budget increases at population growth plus inflation while another requires 5 percent of the state budget saved for downturns, up from 3 percent, with replenishment over three years when the economy improves.
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Cardinal Newman School Reopens After Illness Outbreak
Cardinal Newman School in Forest Acres South Carolina reopened after closing to clean the campus due to a flu like illness that hit more than 20 percent of its 485 students in grades 7 through 12. Principal Jacqualine Kasprowski said absentee rates rose to about 6 percent on Thursday and 15 percent on Monday with nearly 100 out Tuesday. The district reported lingering stomach flu like symptoms and respiratory issues as the school used fogging disinfectant commonly used in locker rooms to sanitize facilities.
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Judge considers Brown settlement ending estate fight
Aiken County South Carolina probate hearing Friday could approve a plan dividing James Brown wealth among his charitable trust 50 percent, a claimed widow 25 percent, and Brown's adult children 25 percent. Attorney Louis Levenson said a ruling is likely at the hearing. Brown died December 25 2006 in Atlanta.
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