SC Schools Under PACT Test Security Investigations
Five South Carolina schools face PACT test security probes including Seneca Middle. SLED, Education Department officials withheld details while officials push tougher security rules. Experts warn cheating could rise as testing pressure grows.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Seneca Middle School
State Education Department
Kim Foster
The
Education Department
Ment
State Board of Education
Seneca
PACT
Corrections Dept seeks 6.1 million deficit relief
The South Carolina Corrections Department asks the Budget and Control Board to permit a year end deficit of 6.1 million as four agencies face shortfalls. Corrections argues the need due to late fiscal year constraints and has implemented measures to reduce costs, including higher canteen prices timber sales and inmate medical copays. Some lawmakers criticize the timing and magnitude of the request while cautioning on potential staffing cuts.
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Columbia
State Corrections Department
Budget and Control Board
Prisons Agency
Budget Board
House
Ways and ‘Means
Bobby Harrell
Charleston Republican
Prisons Department
Gary Maynard
City councilman pushes limits on Charleston cruise ships
Charleston councilman Henry Fishburne calls for capping large cruise ships due to skyline impact from a recent giant vessel. He notes passenger numbers rose 4x since 1995, while the city weighs authority to regulate. Opinions split on economic and historical implications.
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Charleston Harbor
Charleston
Henry Fishburne
Market Street
Custom House
Fishburne
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FairTest
Terri Siskind
Data Recognition Corp
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Prosecution Coordination Commission
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Maynard
Sen
Mike Fair
Associated Press
Erin Mellen
Charleston Convention & Group Services Inc
Mellen
Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
Inay
America
Isman
Evans
Karaterus
Uit
Weise Rd
Allen, SC. Aya
Tidwell Jewelers
Aiken
Aikens
Iera
Seiko
Pulsar
Citizen
Croton
Lotus
Timex
BI Iae Jewelers
B. Laurens St
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