Beasley Voucher Plan Dies in State Legislature
Gov. David Beasley’s effort to fund full day kindergarten with vouchers for public or private schools failed to gain traction. Senate and House leaders said vouchers are unlikely this year, with the Senate opposing and the House budgeting only a study fund. Beasley remains committed, while Democrats argue vouchers threaten public education.
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Senator opposes concealed weapons bill in South Carolina
State Senator John Land vows to kill a concealed weapons bill despite broad lobbying behind it. He argues the measure is morally wrong and unnecessary while noting strong NRA and pro gun sentiment. House sponsors and supporters push passage amid safety safeguards and permit holder exemptions.
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Arrests In Church Fires Lead To Klan Breakup
Mann ing sheriff and a former Ku Klux Klan member say the local KKK branch disbanded after two men were arrested for burning two black churches. Former member Arthur Haley said members were misled when they joined and did not want to belong to an organization tied to the church burnings. Sheriff Hoyt Collins noted the lodge once topped several hundred members before dissolving.
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