South Carolina House backs federal funds for Medicaid relief
The South Carolina House approved allocating new federal bailout money to Medicaid as part of a $5 billion state spending plan, with Gov. Sanford seeking added education funding and cigarette tax adjustments to bolster education and health programs amid a tense budget negotiation between the House and Senate.
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Mark Sanford
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States House kills half cent sales tax hike
Sanford argues the budget debate is delayed by federal funds and says raising taxes for school funding and Medicaid failed in the House. Rep Lourie says the sales tax would generate 271 million to raise per pupil spending to 2200 and avert layoffs of over 6000 teachers. Minority Leader See Medicaid page 4A.
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House
Senate
Joel Lourie
D-Columbia
Laurie
James
Valedictorian Josh Van Buren Overcomes Cerebral Palsy
Josh Van Buren, Midland Valley High School valedictorian, has faced cerebral palsy since birth yet earned the top rank. He walks with crutches or a wheelchair, supported by therapy and a trainer, and plans a memorable address to inspire peers. His mother recalls his two months in hospital and years of hard work to reach this milestone.
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Josh van Buren
Midland Valley High School
Josh
Judg ‘van Buren
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Summer jobs help students at South Aiken High
Andre Mackey, a South Aiken High School student, has worked at McDonald's in various roles and will gain more hours this summer after the school term ends. He says the job has changed his life and stresses responsibility and money to pursue goals. Other South African students also plan summer work, including Latasia Thomas who began babysitting a few months ago and finds it beneficial.
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Andre Mackey
McDonald’s
South Aiken
Andre
South Afrien
Latasia Thomas
Local youth seek summer work amid chores and plans
Nathan Lester aims for a Tshirt design job while David Kessing, bound for Clemson University to study bio-systems engineering, seeks construction work this summer. Kessing says he may haul lumber and dig ditches to earn money, balancing church commitments with part time gigs.
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Nathan Lester
David Kessing
Clemson University
Kessing
No surge in Sunday sales licenses in Aiken and Sum merville
Grocery and convenience stores in Aiken have not reported off premise Sunday alcohol licenses after votes in Aiken and Summerville opened the door. Revenue department officials say no licenses issued yet and confusion over a 1996 provision persists. Bars and restaurants with Sunday licenses fund city recreation and tourism projects.
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S.C. Department of Revenue
Danny Brazell
Revenue Department
Summerville
Brazell
Tom Sponseller
Hospitality Association of
South Carolina
Charleston
Beaufort
Rebel mascot sparks complaint in Edgefield yearbook
Edgefield resident Nathaniel Jackson says the Fighting Rebel emblem in Strom Thurmond High School's 2003 yearbook is a Confederate symbol and offensive to students and parents. He criticizes printing across every page and calls for firing superintendent Sharon Keesley, principal Chris Clancy, and involved teachers. The group Citizens for Change plans a June 10 meeting with the school board amid ongoing debate.
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Edgefield
Nathaniel Jackson
Strom ‘Thurmond High School
Brad Covar
Edgefield County Board of Education
Jackson
Covar
Strom Thurmond
Sharon Keesley
Chris Clancy
Citizens For Change
School ‘Board
Keesley
Strom Thurmond High
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