South Carolina House panel eyes more for elementary programs
The House Ways and Means Committee proposes boosting supplemental elementary reading and math funding by 7.1 million, largely from the HOPE scholarship fund. The plan, aimed at strengthening early education, follows evidence that many graduates received college aid last year. The shift prioritizes early grade reading programs amid limited resources.
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Legislature pursues predatory lending reform measure
The South Carolina Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved a bill targeting high priced loans and repeated refinancing. The measure aims to shield elderly and low income residents from unfair lending practices by offering consumer relief and education, with the Beaufort Gazette noting ongoing subcommittee progress.
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Governor's Mansion Belongs to the People
The state avoided closing the Governor's Mansion but faced fundraising to keep it running. Governor Sanford and others fault former Gov Hodges, while lawmakers share blame for budget cuts and transfers. The mansion serves as residence and a historical showcase for Southern hospitality.
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A list of newsroom staff appears with names and titles including editor Jeffrey B Wallace art Zappa business manager Ellen Priest manager Tim O Briant production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom J David Boyd customer service manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Real heroes differ from Hollywood myths in everyday courage
A writer honors two local figures, Roland Windham and Fred Rogers, as real heroes. Both are praised for gentle, unassuming kindness, community care, and making the world better, not for bravado or fame. They are remembered as regular people with extraordinary compassion.
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Banking insider nominated to run INS successor agency
The text notes President Bush nominates Eduardo Aguirre, a banker with 24 years at Bank of America and roles at the Export-Import Bank and University of Houston regent, to head the Homeland Security Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Critics say his lack of immigration law experience questions qualification for a 15,000 employee, $2 billion agency, amid post 9/11 immigration enforcement concerns. Aguirre’s life story as a Pedro Pan refugee is cited but praised as immigration experience. supporters tout private sector loyalty and multicultural stance while opponents warn of backlogs and fraud issues. The piece raises questions about enforcement, biometrics, and management style pending Senate confirmation.
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Letters to the Editor praise for Bush and republican governance
Readers defend the Bush presidency arguing it restores presidential integrity and military morale while criticizing opponents beliefs. The letters recount 9/11, urge support and prayers for leaders, joke about air fare to Europe and Iraq, and stress the republic over democracy with quotes from Madison and Hamilton.
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