Proposed Educational Accountability Bill Sparks Statewide Debate
The Education Accountability Act of 1996 aims to set test score standards and tie grants to meeting goals. It would push schools to improve or face principal replacements and potential teacher nonrenewals, drawing heavy opposition from the South Carolina Education Association and educators statewide.
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Barbara Nielsen
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South Carolina Education Association
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SCEA
Sheila Gallagher
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Wintry Blast Ushers In First Day Of Spring
A cold front swept across South Carolina on the first day of spring with 50s high temperatures and 35 mph winds. Western North Carolina saw up to 10 inches of snow. Locals adapted with warm clothing and indoor protection for plants and outdoor attractions. Hotels and inns in Charleston reported full bookings despite the chilly spell.
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National Weather Service
Tim Hawks
North Carolina
Charwood Golf Club
West Columbia
Jack Lawrence
Riverbanks Zoo
Laura McMickens
David Melton
James Mitchell
Columbia
Interstate 20
Georgia
Tom Biga
Clemson University
Charleston
Linn Lesesne
Tourism leaders fear negative press won't hurt South Carolina visitors
South Carolina officials rally behind a hopeful tourism outlook after coverage of a trooper arrest and a Laurens KKK store. They insist the industry, which drew over 30 million visitors and $13 billion last year, remains resilient despite racial overtones and media attention.
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South Carolina
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Laurens
Lou Fontana
State Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Lance Corp
W.H. Beckwith
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John Howard
KKK
Howard
Taylor Damonte
Institute For Tourism Research
University of South Carolina
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