State allocates millions to private and HBCU tech upgrades
South Carolina earmarks 32 million for SAFE private school tuition grants and 2.4 million for eight historically Black colleges and universities to modernize technology. Reactions split among education leaders and pastors, with critics citing accountability concerns and supporters praising parental school choice. Lt. Gov Evette backs the plan while teachers associations decry federal dollars steering toward independent, less accessible schools.
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District 9 special election yields Sluessle seat
In last year’s special election Sluessle won the District 9 school board seat. Nuesde vows to run again for safety, teacher value, and parent voice. District 8 sees incumbent Dr. John Bradley and Rev Dr. Douglas Slaughter file bids, citing crisis and community leadership needs. District 4 contenders Keith Liner and Patricia Hanks seek ongoing progress on student achievement and building projects.
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County Council to decide on animal control ordinance changes
County officials weigh a directive that would alter animal control handling and a separate public health emphasis on masks social distancing and quarantine. Bunker notes the vote could be moved off the table at today’s meeting with a work session to follow at the Government Center 1930 University Park Way.
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