New Higher Ed director pledges accountability measures
C. Rayburn Barton, 50, named to lead South Carolina Higher Education Commission and plan accountability standards for colleges and universities. He takes over June 23 after Fred Sheheen's departure, saying the next three years could shape national higher education funding and oversight.
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State Higher Education Commission
South Carolina
C. Rayburn Barton
Idaho
Board of Education
Barton
Fred Sheheen
South Carolina passes uniform statewide building codes
The Senate approved a House bill mandating minimum statewide building standards for all cities and counties. The measure, backed by lenders and insurers, allows local enforcement with fees from permits and state aid, taking effect immediately but offering five years to implement, with joint county programs possible for small towns.
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George Bailey
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Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Beasley touts legislative wins as session closes
Gov David Beasley celebrated passing his major proposals as the 1997 regular session ended. He praised the pro education budget boosting teacher pay and higher credit requirements for graduation while noting the GOP House claimed victory over the Senate on the $4.6 billion spending plan.
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Columbia
David Beasley
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Senate
Beasley
South Carolina leaders clash over driver records and flag questões
In 1999 lawmakers warned bad driving could raise rates while proposing a high risk pool. Harrell praised sessions for cuts and education funding. Beasley’s flag relocation proposal started strong then fizzled as the House urged a referendum and the Senate stayed silent.
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Beasley
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