Governor McMaster vetoes 28 items in South Carolina budget
Gov. Henry McMaster vetoed 28 items worth 41 million from South Carolina's 9 billion budget, citing lack of transparency on how funds would be used. He highlighted sustained collaboration with lawmakers since December and noted approved items like teacher raises and school mental health counselors, while rebates were partially reduced.
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Gateway Fire Along I 20 Burns Across 200 Acres Evacuation Ordered
Officials warn of continued flareups as a large brush fire along Interstate 20 scorched about 200 acres and forced evacuations of nearby homes. Crews from Granteville Eureka Center and Aiken County fought the blaze known as the Gateway Fire with five suppression units on site. No homes were damaged and evacuees were allowed to return, though officials warned lingering smoke and rekindling could extend the effort for days.
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Atken County School Board OKs budget and adds teacher day
The Atken County School Board approved the 2019-20 budget for Atken County Public Schools and added one day to the start of the school year to help teachers prepare. The board pulled revisions to the dress code on leggings from the agenda and approved first reading changes. Funds include 18 full-time media aides and a $25,000 boost for recruitment and retention supplies, with a total budget of about 305.56 million.
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