Key funding for S C schools in place for now
South Carolina schools face no immediate change to federal funding after President Trump signals dismantling the Education Department. Core funds for Title I, disability programs, and Pell Grants would remain, but oversight could shift to states. Concerns rise over discrimination risk and funding stability.
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Donald Trump
U.S. Department of Education
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Department of Education
Congress
Education Department
Post and Courier
Education Data Initiative
Ellen Weaver
Weaver
Blue Creek Edges Kiyomori in Imperial Cup at Aiken
Blue Creek, a 4-year-old gelding trained by Keri Brion and ridden by Stephen Mulqueen, rallied from behind to beat Kiyomori by a half-length in the 2 1/8-mile Imperial Cup at the Aiken Spring Steeplechase. The win came in 3:58 4/5 on a sunny day with an estimated 32,000 to 34,000 spectators. Upland Flats Racing owns Blue Creek.
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AIKEN
Blue Creek
Stephen Mulqueen
Keri Brion
Kiyomori
Mulqueen
Aiken Standard
Brian
Upland Flats Racing
National
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Maryland
New York
Bee Well
G.H. Bostwick
Lowcountry
Charles S. Bird III
Porte Jaune
Ford D. Conger
Bonnebosq
Joe R. Blanchard
Quick Cat
James Maloney
Brian Trained
Aiken Steeplechase Draws Big Spring Crowd
Tens of thousands attended the Aiken steeplechase on March 22 as sunshine and upbeat vibes highlighted the event. Franny Radford and family groups from Cokers, Costigans, Meltons, and Beckers described it as a true Aiken tradition with food, fashion, and camaraderie despite light winds. Alan George of Blythewood echoed the favorable turnout but noted tents and hats needed wind protection.
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Cokers
Costigans
Meltons
Beckers
Radford
Blythewood
Alan George
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